Canon FS406 User manual

Category
Camcorders
Type
User manual
PUB. DIE-0382-000
Instruction Manual
Digital Camcorder
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Intro duc tion
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable
to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do
not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it
could result in electric shock or fire.
CA-570E identification plate is located on the bottom.
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570E may damage
the camcorder.
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European Union (and EEA) only.
These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of
with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/
96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws
implementing those Directives.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an
authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized
collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries
and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact
on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are
generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product
will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or
visit www.canon-europe.com/environment.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
Trademark Acknowledgements
SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN
ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR
PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE
MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET,
SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
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Exciting Features
Whether you are using a camcorder for the first time or are very
experienced, this camcorder offers many easy-to-use functions. The
following are just but a few examples of the many functions that can
enrich your shooting experience.
Dual Flash Memory
Pre-recording
( 50)
You can record in the built-in
memory or on commercially
available memory cards ( 31).
When pre-recording is activated,
the camcorder starts recording
video continuously into a
temporary 3-second memory.
When you press the
button, the scene recorded will
have started 3 seconds before
you started shooting.
Video Snapshot
(51)
Image Stabilization
( 50)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Dynamic IS compensates for
camcorder shake when you
shoot video while walking. This
gives you more freedom and
mobility when recording movies.
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Table of contents 5
Introduction
4 Exciting Features
8 About this Manual
10 Getting to Know the Camcorder
10 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
12 Names of Parts
Preparations
15 Getting Started
15 Charging the Battery Pack
18 Preparing the Accessories
19 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD
Screen
21 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
21 Operating Modes
23 Joystick and Joystick Guide
23 Using the Menus
26 First Time Settings
26 Setting the Date and Time
27 Changing the Language
27 Changing the Time Zone
28 Using a Memory Card
28 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the
Camcorder
30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
31 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
31 Initializing the Memory
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Video
34 Basic Recording
34 Shooting Video
35 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
36 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
37 Quick Start Function
39 Basic Playback
39 Playing Back Video
41 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back
42 Searching for Scenes
44 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
45 Deleting Scenes
47 Advanced Functions
47 Automatic Exposure and Special Scene Recording
Programs
49 Automatic Backlight Correction
50 Advanced Image Stabilization
50 Pre-Recording
51 Video Snapshot
52 Digital Effects
53 Manual Exposure Adjustment
54 Manual Focus Adjustment
55 White Balance
56 Image Effects
57 Mini Video Light
57 Self Timer
58 Selecting the Playback Starting Point
59 Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music
62 On-Screen Displays and Data Code
63 Playlist and Scene Operations
63 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving
Scenes
65 Dividing Scenes
66 Copying Scenes to a Memory Card
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Photos
69 Taking Photos
70 Viewing Photos
72 Slideshow
72 Deleting Photos
74 Copying Photos to a Memory Card
External Connections
76 Terminals on the Camcorder
76 Connection Diagrams
78 Playback on a TV Screen
79 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
79 Saving Recordings on a Computer
81 Copying Movies to an External Video Recorder
82 Preparing Movies for the Web
Additional Information
86 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
86 FUNC. Menu
88 Setup Menus
94 Onscreen Icons and Displays
98 Trouble?
98 Troubleshooting
103 List of Messages
109 Do’s and Don’ts
109 Handling Precautions
113 Maintenance/Others
114 Using the Camcorder Abroad
115 General Information
115 Accessories
116 Optional Accessories
119 Specifications
123 Index
8 Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS46 / LEGRIA FS405 /
LEGRIA FS406. Please read this manual carefully before you use the
camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (98).
Conventions Used in this Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the
function described.
: Reference page number within this manual.
: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.
The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the
term “memory” by itself refers to both.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken
with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and
menu icons refer to the .
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Introduction 9
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to
menu options as they are
displayed on screen.
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and
indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation
refer to Operating Modes ( 21).
The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed
explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus
( 23). For a concise summary of all available menu options and
settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 86).
The names of most buttons and
switches are indicated within a
“button” frame.
For example .
FUNC.
10 Introduction
Gett ing to K now th e Camc order
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-570E Compact Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-808 Battery PackW
XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW
Yellow • Red • White plugs
XQuick Guide
Installation Guide for PIXELAsW
Software
Introduction 11
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
PIXELAs Transfer Utility CD-ROM*
-Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music
files you can use as background music.
•/ PIXELAs VideoBrowser CD-ROM*
- In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use
VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies.
Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to in this
manual as “Camcorder Supplemental Disc”)
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the
camcorder (this PDF file).
- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music
during playback. These music files are for exclusive use with the
supplied PIXELAs software. The disc cannot be played back on CD
players.
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).
12 Introduction
Names of Parts
1 RESET button ( 102)
2 button ( 21)/
WEB button ( 82)
3 DISP. (on-screen display) button
( 58, 62)/BATT. INFO button ( 97)
4 Speaker ( 39)
5 AV OUT terminal ( 76, 77)
6 USB terminal ( 76, 77)
7 DC IN terminal ( 15)
8 ACCESS indicator ( 34, 69)
9 Strap mount ( 18)
Aq Grip belt ( 18)
Aa Stereo microphone
As Mini video light ( 57)
Right side view
Front view
Left side view
Introduction 13
Ad Zoom lever ( 36)
Af PHOTO button ( 69)
Ag POWER button
Ah Joystick ( 23)
Aj LCD screen ( 19)
Ak FUNC. button ( 24, 86)
Al / (play/pause) button ( 39)/
START/STOP button ( 34)
Sq (stop) button ( 39)/
PLAYLIST button ( 42)
Sa VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
( 51)
Ss (camera/play) button ( 22)
Sd ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green – On
Orange – Standby ( 37)
Red – Charging ( 15)
Sf Start/Stop button ( 34)
LCD panel
Top view
Back view
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Sg Battery release latch
Sh Tripod socket ( 109)
Sj Memory card slot ( 30)
Sk Battery compartment ( 15)
Sl Battery compartment cover/Memory
card slot cover
Dq Serial number
The serial number label is located on
the battery compartment cover.
Bottom view
Preparations 15
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating
the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about
your camcorder.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using
the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully
charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is com-
pletely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording
time will be displayed accurately.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a
fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback
Times ( 117).
1 Slide the battery compartment
cover away from the lens and open
it.
2 Insert the battery pack all the way
into the compartment and press
gently until it clicks.
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2
16 Preparations
3 Close the cover and slide it toward
the lens until you hear a click.
4 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
5 Plug the compact power adapter
into a power outlet.
6 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
7 Charging will start when the
camcorder is turned off.
If the camcorder was on, the green
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out
when you turn off the camcorder.
After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG)
indicator will start flashing in red
(battery pack charging). The red
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out
when the battery pack is fully
charged.
If the indicator flashes quickly, refer
to
Troubleshooting
( 98).
3
DC IN
terminal
ON/OFF (CHG)
(charge) indicator
Preparations 17
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the battery compartment
cover away from the lens and
open it.
2 Press the battery release latch
and pull out the battery pack.
3 Close the cover and slide it
toward the lens until you hear a
click.
IMPORTANT
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com-
pact power adapter. After pressing to turn off the camcorder,
important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the
green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.
We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 °C and 30 °C. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C,
charging will not start.
Do not connect to the camcorders DC IN terminal or to the compact
power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom-
mended for use with this camcorder.
To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-
nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for
overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft
and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
NOTES
The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder
using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con-
sumed.
Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore,
charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full
charge.
Battery release latch
POWER
18 Preparations
We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times
longer than you think you might need.
Preparing the Accessories
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach
the zoom lever with your index finger, and
the button with your thumb.
To remove the grip belt
1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro
pad. Pull the strap to remove it from the camcorder’s front bracket.
2 Pull the other end of the strap through the buckle and remove it
from the camcorder’s rear bracket.
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To attach an optional wrist strap
Pass the attaching end of the wrist
strap through the rear bracket on the
camcorder, thread the wrist strap
through the loop and fasten.
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the
LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful when you wish to include your-
self in the picture when recording with the self timer.
NOTES
About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre-
cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels
operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occa-
sionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
180°
90°
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
180°
20 Preparations
LCD Backlight
When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.
With the camcorder on, hold
pressed down for more than
2 seconds.
Repeat this action to switch the LCD
backlight between off (normal) and on
(bright).
NOTES
The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.
Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat-
tery pack.
You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the
[LCD Brightness] setting.
DISP.
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Canon FS406 User manual

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